State control over electricity in Indonesia has once again become a focal point of debate following the Constitutional Court's recent ruling in Case Number 39/PUU-XXI/2023. This landmark decision examines the government and legislature's authority in formulating the General Plan for National Energy (RUKN) and offers an interpretation of the state's control over electricity supply. As electricity is a strategic resource crucial to national development, the ruling carries significant implications for public policy, the energy sector, and the broader economic landscape.

Dentons HPRP's lawyers, Maurice Maulana Situmorang (Partner), Reyner Mulia (Associate), and Anissa Astarina Soeranto (Associate), have authored an insightful article analyzing this case. The article delves into the case's background, the petitioners' arguments, and the court's interpretations. Leveraging their expertise in constitutional and energy law, the authors provide nuanced perspectives on the ruling and discuss its potential impacts on various stakeholders.

Read the full article here.

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